MSP TEST ONE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
SECTION 1: OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY – FOUNDING &
FOUNDERS (Questions 1–20)
Question 1
When and where was Omega Psi Phi Fraternity founded?
• A) December 4, 1906 at Cornell University
• B) November 17, 1911 at Howard University (Thirkield Hall)
• C) October 28, 1914 at Lincoln University
• D) January 15, 1908 at Boston University
Answer: B
Rationale: Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, on the campus of
Howard University in Thirkield Hall (formerly Science Hall) .
Question 2
Who are the four founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity?
• A) Dr. Ernest Everett Just, Bishop Edgar Amos Love, Dr. Oscar James Cooper,
Professor Frank Coleman
• B) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Thurgood Marshall, W.E.B. Du Bois
• C) Carter G. Woodson, Charles Drew, William Hastie, Benjamin Hooks
• D) Herman Dreer, Otto Bohannon, Don Q. Pullen, Stanley Douglas
,Answer: A
Rationale: The four founders are Dr. Ernest Everett Just, Bishop Edgar Amos Love, Dr.
Oscar James Cooper, and Professor Frank Coleman .
Question 3
What is the fraternity motto?
• A) "Brotherhood is essential to the soul"
• B) "Friendship is essential to the soul"
• C) "Service is essential to the soul"
• D) "Scholarship is essential to the soul"
Answer: B
Rationale: The fraternity motto is "Friendship is essential to the soul," which is also the
meaning of the Greek phrase Omega Psi Phi .
Question 4
What are the official colors of Omega Psi Phi?
• A) Royal Blue and Gold
• B) Royal Purple and Old Gold
• C) Crimson and Cream
• D) Red and White
Answer: B
Rationale: The official colors of Omega Psi Phi are Royal Purple and Old Gold.
Question 5
Who was the first Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi?
, • A) Most Honorable Bishop Edgar Amos Love
• B) Most Honorable Dr. Ernest Everett Just
• C) Most Honorable Dr. Oscar James Cooper
• D) Most Honorable Professor Frank Coleman
Answer: A
Rationale: Most Honorable Bishop Edgar Amos Love served as the first Grand Basileus .
Question 6
Who was the first honorary member of Omega Psi Phi?
• A) Bishop Edgar Amos Love
• B) Dr. Ernest Everett Just
• C) Dr. Oscar James Cooper
• D) Professor Frank Coleman
Answer: B
Rationale: Dr. Ernest Everett Just was the first honorary member of Omega Psi Phi .
Question 7
What are the four cardinal principles of Omega Psi Phi?
• A) Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, Uplift
• B) Friendship, Service, Scholarship, Brotherhood
• C) Leadership, Integrity, Service, Excellence
• D) Faith, Hope, Charity, Love
Answer: A
Rationale: The four cardinal principles are Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and
Uplift .
ANSWERS
SECTION 1: OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY – FOUNDING &
FOUNDERS (Questions 1–20)
Question 1
When and where was Omega Psi Phi Fraternity founded?
• A) December 4, 1906 at Cornell University
• B) November 17, 1911 at Howard University (Thirkield Hall)
• C) October 28, 1914 at Lincoln University
• D) January 15, 1908 at Boston University
Answer: B
Rationale: Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, on the campus of
Howard University in Thirkield Hall (formerly Science Hall) .
Question 2
Who are the four founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity?
• A) Dr. Ernest Everett Just, Bishop Edgar Amos Love, Dr. Oscar James Cooper,
Professor Frank Coleman
• B) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Thurgood Marshall, W.E.B. Du Bois
• C) Carter G. Woodson, Charles Drew, William Hastie, Benjamin Hooks
• D) Herman Dreer, Otto Bohannon, Don Q. Pullen, Stanley Douglas
,Answer: A
Rationale: The four founders are Dr. Ernest Everett Just, Bishop Edgar Amos Love, Dr.
Oscar James Cooper, and Professor Frank Coleman .
Question 3
What is the fraternity motto?
• A) "Brotherhood is essential to the soul"
• B) "Friendship is essential to the soul"
• C) "Service is essential to the soul"
• D) "Scholarship is essential to the soul"
Answer: B
Rationale: The fraternity motto is "Friendship is essential to the soul," which is also the
meaning of the Greek phrase Omega Psi Phi .
Question 4
What are the official colors of Omega Psi Phi?
• A) Royal Blue and Gold
• B) Royal Purple and Old Gold
• C) Crimson and Cream
• D) Red and White
Answer: B
Rationale: The official colors of Omega Psi Phi are Royal Purple and Old Gold.
Question 5
Who was the first Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi?
, • A) Most Honorable Bishop Edgar Amos Love
• B) Most Honorable Dr. Ernest Everett Just
• C) Most Honorable Dr. Oscar James Cooper
• D) Most Honorable Professor Frank Coleman
Answer: A
Rationale: Most Honorable Bishop Edgar Amos Love served as the first Grand Basileus .
Question 6
Who was the first honorary member of Omega Psi Phi?
• A) Bishop Edgar Amos Love
• B) Dr. Ernest Everett Just
• C) Dr. Oscar James Cooper
• D) Professor Frank Coleman
Answer: B
Rationale: Dr. Ernest Everett Just was the first honorary member of Omega Psi Phi .
Question 7
What are the four cardinal principles of Omega Psi Phi?
• A) Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, Uplift
• B) Friendship, Service, Scholarship, Brotherhood
• C) Leadership, Integrity, Service, Excellence
• D) Faith, Hope, Charity, Love
Answer: A
Rationale: The four cardinal principles are Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and
Uplift .
